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The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

OWING to bad feelings which were aroused by our figures on the fire losses, we desire to say to the public that we had no thought to do Mr Kel- ley an injustice when we estimated the loss of the East Arkansian office at about S700. We gathered information concerning the fire and losses from many sources. We took it ali in lot. weighed it, compared his office to our own, and made the estimate on the office to the best of our knowledge and belief. We are confident we have the most valuable printing office in town, and had at the time of the fire. We value our material, presses, etc., at $l 300 at the most. We have large and first-class job printing outfit and a paper cutter, and much other material and machinery, and many conveniences and labor-saving articles which the Arkansian didn't have-as, we be- Iieve. Mir. Kelley will tell you. True. MT. Kelley's material and outfit was all new and first-class. A great deal of our material is new, and all first class-eonsisting of great variety of the latest job faces, all very valuable Now, aside from his printing outfit MT. Kelley says he lost a valuable library. costing, when new, perhaps 5000 or $500; and, we learn from others, his wardrobe was destroyed; together with other private possessions, such as manuscripts written by his father, which were very valuable to him, and other property of a personal nature-to the amount total, office and all, of not less than B 900, which is the amount he claims to have lost. Now, in estimating the loss of the East Arkansian, we, of course, did not take into consideration anything ex- cept the type, cases, presses and other material necessary i'll running coun- try newspaper. We So stated it that it cannot be misconstrued. We said "The East Arkansianp- no other property. MT. Kelley may have had a bag of gold destroyed; he may have lost 8 900. We do not pretend to say how much he did lose. We only esti- mated on the material of the Arkan- sian, and after deliberate thought placed the value at ABOUT S700. We leave the matter with the public to say whether or not we have shown any disposition to wrongfully impress the people about this matter. We have no ill-will toward, no prejudice against or jealousies of Mir. Kelley or his paper, and as long as there is no misrepre- ssntation of facts according to our deliberated views, there can be no trouble or differences between us, as far as we are concerned. Here we leave the matter for your considera tion.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29
rURDAY MORNING. OCTOBER go. 1887.
From Colt

Seeing that you are disposed to aet courteously and fairly, not only with us, but the people at large, we venture a few more dots from this point. We cannot see why people should form a dislike and raise war with fellow as long as he "hews to the line" and lets the chips fall where they may. This we believe, TIE TINES has ever, or at least has ever tried to do. We do not see why the people of this county should desert or turn the cold shoulder to the paper that has been with them almost from the beginning, has stood by them amid the darkest hours of trial and danger, has ever been true and faithful to the grand and glorious old democratic party. Fellow-citlzens, l beg you to pause and think ere you heed the soft voice of some shrewd fanatic or office-seeker. Will you not ''render unto Cesar?
 Well, things are still booming here. Work of almost every description is being pushed forward with vim; lots of real estate is changing hands; land is worth from Sl0 to Sl5 per acre. We will make from one-half to three fourths of bale of cotton to the acre, and from fifteen to thirty bushels Of corn.
 Messrs. J. M. Taylor and J. T. Fon- dren have sold their places to Captain Russell.
 J. F. Temple speaks of selling out and going to Woodruff county.
 Vital Lesca is quite sick at his home in Johnson township. All who know him wish him speedy recovery.
 Dr. T. C. Strong is in Memphis.
 o. r. Wolfe. J. s. Littlefield and Prof. J. A. Gatten, from Colt, were in your town during the last week of court.
 The old Mitchell Taylor estate was divided few days since. Quite a number are interested. as MT. Taylor was the father of about twenty chil- dren.
 Contemplating nearly over.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

DON'T take stock in an agitetor who is always telling the laboring classes how oppressed they are. You might as well spend your time in lettering around the hind end of an impulsive mule.-Eyents.
 Our sentiments exactly. These kickers have an ax to grind. Hard work is the only means we have ever found to quell the idea of oppression. When one works and does his duty to God and man he has no voice in the cry of oppression.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

TIE total forest area of the United States, according to the chief of the forestry division, is 4S9,9l0 900, and of this 20 ,00O,0 acres are in Florida. But one State, Minnesota, has a greater forest growth. But three-Arkansas, California and Oregon, are estimated to have the same acreage. The pro portion of forest to total area in Florida is 56.7 per cent. and the forest area held in farms is 2,lS6, ,60l acres, or I0.9 per cent. of the total forest area The proportion of forest in farms to the total farm area is 66.3 per cent. The area of land in farms unimproved, but not in forests. is l63 ,Os3 acres, or per cent of the total farm area.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

IN the midst of great national battle royal, between capital and labor, between monOpolies on the one hand and communism on the other. the great State of Arkansas moves along serenely on the high road to commer- cial prosperity. Arkansas is a great, rich and rapidly growing State-rich in fruits, ricn in cotton, rich in minerals, and richer than all others in the wealth of her broad acres of al- luvial lands that have no superior in the world for marvellous fertility. The magic hand of industrious develop ment is reaching out to grasp the wealth that is scattered lavishly over her borders, and it needs no prophet to foresee what wonderful prosperity lies before her people in the near future. We have State that is brimful of wonderful possibilities-a soil that is teeming with undeveloped wealth and a climate that is unsurpassed in it's genial and health-giyiDg mildness. We have mineral waters of the highest medical virtue in our mountains, and close beside them thousands piled on thousands of acres rich in coal and iron. The next generation will see a population in Forrest City of not less than five thousand people-possibly ten thousand-and lands in the vi- cinity at not less than Sl00 per acre. Let the people encourage the income of all good citizens, poor or rich. Open wide your doors with true Southern hospitality, and stand shoulder to shoulder in all public enterprises and improvements. Be industrious. liberal and alive, and the end will be pros perity. wealth and happiness.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine does not exist, and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the liver and kidneys, will remove pimples, boils, salt rheum and other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all malarial levers. For cure of head ache, constipation and indigestion try Electric Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Price 50 cents and $l per bottle at C. F.. Hinton's drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

A DISPATCH from Washington has tho following to say of the presidents trip and arrival home.
 There were no brass bands. no com mittceInen, no crowds tt the station house, and it is nothing unc3n Ii mentary to the people whom the presi dent has visited, to say that every one of the tourists was glad of it. The president, Mrs. Cleveland and Col. La mont entered carriage and went to the White House. Postmaster General and Mrs. Villas were driven to their home. Dr. Bryant and Mrs. Bissell went to breakfast with the president. after which they departed for New York City and Buffalo. The artist and two journalists went their several ways. The Pullman cars were un- coupled for the fist time ia thrae weeks, and the presidents special train ceased to be. The president was heartily glad to get home. though as heartily glad to get away. During the three weeks of bis iourneying he had tEayeled 4,5J3 mics, passed through seventeen States. crossing three of them twice, and had seen and been seen by (variously estimated by different mem bers of the party at from one to i've millions of American citizens.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29
Is Consumption Incurable 2

Read the following: c. II. Morris. Newark, Ark, says: Was down with abscess of lungs, and friends and physicians pronounced me an incurable consumptiye. Began taking Dr. King s New Discovery for Consumption; am now on my third bottle, and able to oversee the work on my farm. It is the finest medicine ever made"
 Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, O., says: Had it not been for Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption I would have died of lung troubles. Was given up by doctors; am now in best of health" Try it. Sample bottles free at C. F. Hinton's drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29
MAXWELL, the murderer of Preller

MAXWELL, the murderer of Preller, has been given another chance for his life. Upon the reassembling of the supreme court at Washington last Wednesday, Chief Justice Waite an- nounced that ''in case No. 1,l50, Hugh NJ. Brooks, alias Maxwell, etc., against the State of Missouri, commonly known as the Preller murder case, the chief justice announced that in view of the representations of counsel for the pris- oner, to the effect that he is unable to pay the costs of prosecuting his appeal to this court, the case may be proceed ed with, notwithstanding the non-pay- ment of clerks fees, such fees being remitted, and when both sides come to an agreement as to the parts of the record which it will be necessary to print, the court will make such order with regard to printing as may seem necessary
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

THE walking delegate" of the Knights of Labor is beginning to make himself too frequent. He seems, of late, to be trying to create trouble in a sly way, but he is rapidly being found out. If he is a real necessity to an organization he should be chosen ac. cording to the amount of brains and good judgment he may possess, and not according to the amount of rest he wants.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29
LoNoKE COUNTY FRUSTRATED.

John c. England < Go. are prepar- ing an illustrated catalogue of the re- sources of Ionoke county, showing the those seeking homes. They intend to distribute 5000 copies of this work over the Western States, which will extensively advertise our county Lonoke Democrat.
 Some of St. Francis county's wealth would be we'll spent in just such an enterprise.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29
Habitual Combination

And kidney and liver ills, depending on a weak or inactive condition of the kidneys, liver or bowels, are success fully and permanently cured only by the use of the gentle yet effective laxa- tive and diuretic, Syrup of Figs Its advantages are evident; it is easily taken, pleasing to the taste. accept able to the stomach, harmless to the stomach, harmless to the most deli cate system, and truly beneficial in ef- feet. Sold by II. Evans & Co.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

ANALYsEs of the air in the schools, halls and churches of Edinburgh are being made by the health authorities. Tests are applied to show not only the proportion of carbonic acid gas, but also the percentage of organic matter, to which the stuffy od0r of close rooms is attributed. Several European cities have made such analyses.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

TIE Pennsylvania republican com mittee has issued highly virtuous ad. dress denouncing the opposition as a combination of unholy interests, and proclaiming it's devotion to morality and the sanctity of the American Sabbath" about which it has not specially concerned itself in the past A plain case of sour grapes.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

Gov. FoRAKER says that when the republican party went out of power it did not go out because it was con demned. No, we guess not We voted it out just for fun. Say, Governor! don't you think we will have some more of the same kind of fun next vaar1
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29
DENNIS KEARNEY AND WONG CHING
 Foo.

We Arkansas people live too far from California to fully appreciate the serious features of the great Chinese question. To the people of the Pa ciiic coast the influx of this heathen element is greater and more threaten ing problem than "civil service re- form,n finance. woman's rights, or Frank Cleveland's insult to Foraker. John is a heather, it is true; but he is sharp, enterprising and full of ways that are dark and tricks that startle the languid sensibilities of that tropi- cal latitude. Between Dennis Rear ney-the leader of the meanest ele- ment of Sand Lot loafers-and John. the economical rat-eater, the people seem wedged between the devil and the deep sea An Irishman hates a Chinaman worse than the historical hatred of the devil for holy water, and we read occasionally some very anus ing accounts in New York papers of the warfare that reaches across the Pacific and bubbles out even in the classic sunshine of Broadway. Pulit- ger, the cultivated Jew who is running the World with an electric motor, has corralled an educated heathen-Wong Ching Foo, with no "ln at the end of his name and, having Kearney also in his museum, the two occasionally inau- gurate monkeyand-parrot festival that beats anything usually set down in the bills. We may in future, when we have more time, space and money, elaborate few of these episodes and give our aders some wholesome litera- ture bearing on foreign emigration, labor and capital, heathen peculiari- ties and woman's mission. Wait
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

TIE action of the Knights of Labor convention. which adjourned at Min neapolis last week, should delight all the real friends of the order through out the country. One main point was the refusal to take sides with the anarchists, who expected sympathy and aid from that source. In refer ence to this the Philadelphia Times says:
 The action of the convention looking to closer and more harmonious rela- tions with the trades unions, the over whelming rebuke it administered to the anarchists and their champions, and the promise of more economical administration of the financial affairs of the organization will doubtless do much to restore confidence. Under Powderly's conservative leadership all the commendable features of the or ganization seem to have been retained, while some of those which have led to distrust on the part of the general public were discarded. 1t is sincerely to be hoped that the con servatlve course foreshadOwed by the work of the Minneapolis convention may be followed with the result of creating harmony and mutual conti- dence between those who labor and those who employ labor.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

BEN BUTLER has joined the chorus in pressing the case of the anarchists before the supreme court of the United States. The great point which they depend on is their allegation that the jury law of the State of Illinois is in direct violation of the constitution of the United States.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

WE rise to remark to the Forrest City Ark TIMES that we consider ourself considerably worsted in that little argument, and if the editor will drop the matter we will agree to say no more about it. He took a darn mean advantage of us, all the same, but hold, enough !"-Fate Record.
 All right, brother; we thought per haps our dart would strike you in a tender spot.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

REV. F. WALPOLE WARREN, Beech CTS successor in Trinity church, New York, will become famous sensation ally, if not intellectually. Suit has been entered against the church, on which Sl,000 fine was imposed for vio- lation of the contract labor law in en- gazing his services as pastor.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

Gov. BOWEL, of Maine, is saying some hard words for the prohibition ists to swallow. However, that is none of our business. He says it is impossible to enforce law where pub lie sentiment does not cordially en- dorse it.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

TIE Cairo Argus submits the propo- sition to distribute Sl00, ,000 900 among the soldiers of the late war who think they deserve but do not get pensions killing two birds with one stone, the pension and surplus question
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

IN France persons are said to have been put into q hypnotic sleep by tele- phone. A newspaper editor was hyp- notized within two or three minutes after placing the telephone to his ear, the operator being a mile distant.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29
Lega, Advertisements.
NoIIcE FOR PUBLIcATIoA-a7
LAND OFFICE Al LITTLE RocK, ARK,

LAND OFFICE AT LITTLE RoeK, ARK.
 October b, 1887. Notice is hereby given that the fol- lowing-named settler has fled notice of his intention 10 make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the county judge of St. Francis county. at Forrest City, Ark, on November g, 1887. viz: Washington Posey, II. r. No. lS,l75. fer the west half of the northeast quarter Of section IS, township 5 north, range east.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said land, yiz.: C. R. Brown. sam Fucker. Spencer Hall. Nelson Houston, of Forrest City, Arkansas-
 R. WY EAki.e. Register. ftf9a.ft
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

AN insurance man says the China men are the best risks. They know their pedigree away back, have the smallpox in childhood, according to a national system of inoculation, and pay their premiums promptly.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29
CORRESPONDENCE
INTERESTING COMMUNlCA- TONS FROM THE
 PEOPLE.
Special Correspondence to TIE TINES

CORRESPONDENTS will please se- feet any twenty books from the list published in this issue, send the same to us and we will send the books by mail, it being understood that those receiving them are to continue writing one letter each week for three months. Select by numbers.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

TESNEssEE's governor and staff are indignant at the neglect of Georgia people during their visit to Atlanta IL seems they were officially invited, and yet received no official recognition. Grady and Cleveland were too much tog them.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

IF the disagreements between mem bers of Cleveland's cabinet occurred as often as reported by the republican press, it would be difficult matter to find out how the president could hold them together fifteen minutes.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

Gov. FoRAKER promises to write a book on what he knows about the rebel flag, when his term expires. It is doubtful whether he ever saw one floating to the breeze on the battle field.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

CLEVELAND pays his way. Grant deadheaded, not only at home, but around the world Cleveland is no deadhead, at home or abroad. Every republican president was deadhead. But Cleveland is demoerat.-Events.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

A NEW industry has developed in Southwest Texas. It is the killing of rattlesnakes and making cravats of the skins, using the rattle as an orna- ment in place of cfavat pin. They are all the rage of the San Antonio 1lIda
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29
Syrup of Figs

Is natures own true laxative. It is the most easily taken and the most effective remedy known to cleanse the system when bilious or costive; to dis pei headaches, colds and levers; to cure habitual constipation, indigestion piles, etc. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company, San Francisco. Cal.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

A TRUE democrat cannot, in any degree or in any sense be protection ist, because democracy embraces the consideration of the masses in all law as above all individuals, above all corporations. and above all trade com blnations. Events.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29
Bucklen,s Arnlea saIys.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores, letter, ehapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions, and posi- lively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satis- faction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by c. F. Hin ton
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

LAST week the types made us say Joe" Phoenix, but we wrote it John" Ph9nix. As our old friend John has been dead these many years, we guess he will not raise row about the mis- take in his name.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

"Two-TDIRDs of all the crimes known to humanity spring from poverty" says Alice Wellington Rol lins, in the Forum. And she is right. Events.
 Alice must have been crazy, and our brother must live in a very temper ate town. We claim whisky, not poverty, does the business.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

TEXAS has the most expensive State capitol building in the country. It was paid for in land valued at S3,000,000. The contractors have already made a profit of over Sl 100000
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

A PROTECTIVE tariff is equal to a bounty paid out of the public treasury to the sugar grower, the steel manu- facturer, the iron moulder and the silk and cotton manufacturer. If a bounty is necessary to these, why not to the farmer who grows cotton, to- bacco, corn and wheat? There is no good reason why one should not be protected as well as the other.-Eyents.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

TIE missing papers in the Pan Electric telephone cases have been found. They were accidentally mis- placed. Another draft on the capital stock of the republican party.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

THE Baltimore Sun says the warmth and loyalty of the reception given to the president of the United States by the Southern people are beyond qnes- tion.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

MR. ROBERT GARRETT, the de- throned railroad king, is off for Mexico A dread that Jay Gould will gobble him up is evidently the cause of his flight.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

FRED DOUGLASS is no exception to the rule of politicians holding office under bosses of a different political faith. He changes over as glibly as a kitten chasing a ball.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

THH absorption of the Baltimore X Ohio lines by the Western Union Tele- graph company has revived the propo- sition of the government taking con trOl of the telegraph service.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

FIFTY dollars for ''tumultuous and obstreporous conduct" was adjudged against Mrs. Sax, in St. Louis, fol throwing a hot pancake at Mrs. Cleye- land.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

THE Forty-eighth Annual Communi- cation of the Grand Lodge of F. and A. Masons of the State of Arkansas, will be held in Little Rock on Tues day, November 22.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

A CONVENTION of representatives of the agricultural colleges and experi- ment stations of the various States is in session at Washington, D. c.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29
st.s.P.ll,s!lllsl Notice.

Our Mir. Landvoigt's address is No. 34r Second Street, Memphis, Tenn. We Should be glad to have our brothers place his name upon their mail ing books, and We will willingly reciprocate.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

TIE great statue of Abraham Lin coin was unveiled on the afternoon of the 23d inst, in Lincoln Park, Chicago, in the presence of 5000 people.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29
Brazier--McCIarren

T. J. Brazier and Miss Henrietta McClarren, , of Jericho, were quietly married in the clerks of flee, by Rev. M. B. Umsted. Wed nesday night, at s:30 o'clock. We congratulate them.
The Forrest City times., 1887-10-29

TIE Territories of Montana, Dako- ta, New Mexico, Washington and Utah will seek admission as States ir the Union this winter.